Yesterday we made a trip to Tucson, Vicki needed a Fashion Bug fix. Next on to Costco for a few needed items, and apparently lots of stuff that wasn't on our list. After Costco we decided it was time for a Red Lobster fix, Had Lobster and shrimp, mmmm good. Then on way home had to have a Walmart fix in Benson. Finally arrived back home about 8:30 last night. Wore out full of lobster and happy.
I did get the shelves up in the bathroom. They look good and are very functional. I will start on the front deck today, supposed to be in the 80's again today.
Work out at the station has probably come to an end for now. If something comes up and they need help, they will call. I do enjoy working out there, All the employees are good people to work with, and the owners are really great people.
So much for a short update, hope you are all doing great. God Bless and take care.

Yesterday, I did accomplish a couple projects, Replaced all the inner workings on a toilet at sis in laws.
Then I installed an automatic flusher on the toilet. Needless to say I spent most of my day in the bathroom and couldn't even use it.
Yesterday was another windy day and today is another windy day so far.
Next project, the front deck needs a new coat of paint. Of course this entails prepping it before applying any paint. Probably a several day project. Also have some shelves ordered to install in the bathroom. I must like that room, I sure do spend time there.
Work at the Gas station is coming to an end soon. I am scheduled to work Sunday through Wednesday then time for projects above.
So much for my exciting life, you all have a great day and God Bless.

March !!!!! How did it show up so fast? Where did Febuary go? Actually what happened to January? so many questions and so few answers. The calander does say it is March so it must be so. Getting closer to our trek north for the summer. At least I have to start cleaning and organizing for the trip. When we sit for more than a few days it seems everything comes out of the storage areas and nothing gets put back unless we are ready to move on. I still have lots of time to do these little chores, so for now I will just be thinking of how to pack everything away for the trip.

One big concern of ours and most everyone is the rising cost of fuel. Wish we had a president that had some big Kahunas and do what is right for us and not the rest of the socialist world. OK off my soapbox.

Weather here has turned nice, supposed to be in th 80"s next few days. We did get to freezing this morning for about 30 minutes. Trees are all leafed out here now and weeds are doing great.

where is this???

TOMBSTONE

January has come and gone. It was a month I will never forget. Jan 5th I received the phone call I have been dreading to receive. My mother had passed on to Heaven. She was always a best Mom, friend and fishing partner. I know she is in a better place and at peace with no more pain and suffering. She will be missed by family and many many friends. She was always up for a new adventure Mom and Dad packed up the family in 1954 and moved to the territory of Alaska. She raised us kids properly during hard times and good times. I could go on for a long time on what a great person she was. I would like to thank all my family for there friendship that we have. I would like to thank Mom's church for all there support.

OK, after a trip to Alaska to say goodbye to my mother I am back in Arizona, working part time at the Chevron Station. I enjoy working there as it is just like Family working there. When I was in Alaska they made sure Vicki was OK and kept the propane bottles filled.

Other than working part time I have not done much. There are several things I need to do, and the list keeps growing. Truck needs a bath inside and out, same for the trailer. There is a couple of loose shingles on Cheryl's roof I need to repair. more yard work and on and on.

Last post of 2011,

Happy New Year  Everyone

364 days to Christmas

DooDad in all her glory. There are feral cats here in Willcox, Had a bunch in the back yard the other day. DooDad decided she didn't care for them encroaching on her turf, when I opened the door to go out she went flying by me and chased all the cats out of the yard,  Yep she was mighty proud of herself.

November is almost over, time to think of the birth of Jesus, and Yes I still say Christmas.
I am working part time at the Chevron Station again. It has been nice getting out and doing something. the last few days have been testing, broke a tooth, propane regulator died, Had a water line break in the trailer and awoke to a lake outside. Water line fixed, regulator replaced, tooth, now that is another story, will see what we can do with that.
Weather has been fairly nice, some rain off and on for last couple of weeks, several nights of freezing, but nice during the day.
We had a real nice Thanksgiving, Ham and all the goodies to go with it. Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving. Untill later God Bless and take care.

We have been in Willcox now for almost 2 weeks, not sure where the time is going. I still have that sore throat that I left Oregon with so went to the Dr today. Got a shot in the but and 10 days of antibiotics. Hopefully this will cure the whatever it is that I have.
I am not working yet, not sure that I will. If something good comes along I will take it. Otherwise I will act like I am retired or something.
Since we have been here it has rained twice, The back yard needed mowing when we got here, have most of it mowed, If the wind ever dies down for awhile and it warms up some I will finish that task.
Other than this there is not much going on here right now. I will update later just to let you all know I am still kicking.

We arrived at Arizona City last night about 7:00 PM. Of course I had to hit Phoenix at rush hour traffic ( why do they call it rush hour when all you do is stop & go and just barely move ?) after a couple of hours to get through the concrete jungle we finally arrived at Arizona City. we will be here about a week then off to Willcox, AZ. we will be there for the winter.

On the road again !!! We left Gold Hill, OR this morning and drove to Standish, Ca. 318 miles. not bad considering we didn't get out of Gold Hill until almost 11:00 AM. Standish is just outside of Susanville and 80 miles north of Reno.
Not sure where we will make it to tomorrow, but hopefully we will be leaving a little earlier than 11:00.2 more nights on the road and we should be in Arizona City. Will update later, ttfn.

Time for a quick update, It is time for us to head down the road again, We are pulling out on the 18th headed to Arizona. Not going to be in a big hurry to get there. We will stop in Arizona City for about a week to visit our friend Jean. from there we will go to Willcox for the winter. We will be at Vicki's sisters place there. I put in all the hook ups for the RV there several winters back so will have all the conveniences.
We had a nice rainbow the other day so will leave this with a picture of it.

Went on a day trip today with a couple of the guys in the park. Had a really good breakfast at Heaven on Earth Restaurant. Then some sight seeing.

Below is what is left of an old mining town established in the late 1800's. for more info google Golden, Oregon.

Someone should flog me!!!! I am ashamed to say it has been almost 3 months that I have ignored my blog.
I did make a trip to Alaska, Mom was in the hospital and not well. I am glad she is home now even though I worry about her every day.
Work here in the park has been busy this last month. We have been almost full nightly with a few nights completely full. Weather has been hot, in the upper 80's to low 90's, and these are lower then the normal highs for this time of year.
Vicki got a new set of choppers, they fit real good and look good. She won't let me take a picture so just use your imagination for now, I will try and sneak a pic when I get a chance.
Speaking of pictures, I have been really lax with the use of my camera, so no pics on this post.
We went to the family fun center and played a round of mini gold with Bill and Shirley, I think I got whupped real bad, So will have to try it again and hopefully redeam myself some.
The road around Crater Lake is now open, finally opened late July. This is the latest it has ever opened. There is still a lot of snow up there. We may make a trip up next week and enjoy the scenery again.
It is amazing 3 months and this is all I have for now.
Later you all.

Not sure where the last month went, but it definately went. good friends from Alaska stopped and visited for a few minutes last Wed, They are on there way to Phoenix area to enjoy there retirement and new home. It was sure good to see you John and Linda, and nice to meet Rodney,

I have been doing real good, my nose is mostly healed and I can breath again. Nice thing to be able to do. Vicki is fixing to get new choppers installed, Her old set of choppers has been bothering her and are wearing out.

We are going to Portland the 14th, will meet Don and caroline there and visit  for a while then return back to gold Hill on the 15th. It will be fun visiting and catching up with them.

Here are some pics of where we are and the kids.